Louden Swain Dance Past Hardship on Celebratory Indie Rocker “There’s the Rub” (premiere)
Indie rockers Louden Swain let their optimism shine on their victorious new single, “There’s the Rub”.
Jonathan Frahm
Jonathan Frahm is a journalist and author from the San Francisco Bay Area who currently resides in Tucson, AZ. Since Jonathan laid his hat in Tucson, he has come to hold a tremendous appreciation for its burgeoning music and arts scene. This passion has acted as the trampoline that jettisoned him into the position he is now, dishing out articles on scintillating music for PopMatters, For Folk's Sake (where he is North American Editor), and other publications. You can reach Jonathan via his Linktree portal, or via email at [email protected].
Kim Ware and the Good Graces’ “Overflowing” Strikes a Haunting Vibe (premiere)
Kim Ware and the Good Graces premiere the lyric video for their atmospheric indie folk tune, “Overflowing”.
Bird Streets Is an Indie Rock “Sleeper Agent” in New Single (premiere)
Bird Streets’ John Brodeur reflects on tough times during lockdown on his indie rock earworm, “Sleeper Agent”.
Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal’s “Mirrors” Waves Off Propaganda (premiere)
Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal’s “Mirrors” is a grooving vintage R&B track that rallies against modern propaganda.
Deidre McCalla’s “Nothing to Prove” Is a Healing Folk Spiritual (premiere)
Folk singer-songwriter Deidre McCalla premieres the lyric video to her healing folk spiritual, “Nothing to Prove”, wherein she ruminates on self-care.
Tommy Emmanuel and Mike Dawes Cover the 1975’s “Be My Mistake” (premiere)
Guitar virtuosos Tommy Emmanuel and Mike Dawes create a gorgeous rendition of The 1975’s “Be My Mistake”, a single from Accomplice Series Vol. 3.
Pineross’ ‘Dragoon’ Is Southwestern Electropop Cinema (premiere)
Electropop’s Pineross delivers a cinematic exploration of Southwestern history on his unconventional new LP, Dragoon, and he discusses the LP with PopMatters.
Rising Appalachia Meditate on Gratitude with “Thank You Very Much” (premiere)
Acclaimed sibling folk band Rising Appalachia meditate on gratitude through their gorgeous new single, “Thank You Very Much”.
Veronica Stanton’s “I’m No Good” Is a Dreamy Americana Tune About Mental Health
Veronica Stanton’s “I’m No Good” centers on mental health and healing. The Nashville songwriter reflects on her dreamy Americana tune.
Anthony D’Amato Is in It For the “Long Haul” (premiere)
Anthony D’Amato’s “Long Haul” is vintage folk-rock that uplifts with its message of love and commitment. His new LP, At First There Was Nothing, releases on 21 October.
James and the Shame Celebrate Long-Time Love With “Where We’re Going” (premiere)
James and the Shame’s Rhett McLaughlin discusses “Where We’re Going” and where he’s been with his wife, Jessie, as they team up on this warmhearted Americana duet.
Chris Pierce Plugs Into the Electric Blues on “45 Jukebox” (premiere)
Acclaimed Americana artist Chris Pierce switches on the electricity for the blues-drenched tune, “45 Jukebox”.